1985, oversize trade paperback edition, DBI Books, IL. 258 pages. Black and white photos throughout. Written by an experienced hunter / dog handler. Discusses dog breeds / field trials / training your animal / working with Pointers and Retrievers, particular / proper feeding of your dogs / and more.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # D11K-00869
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_406152611
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Seller: A.C. Daniel's Collectable Books, South Paris, ME, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. nice softcover edition only very light wear seen. Seller Inventory # 002244
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Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.
Oversize Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Seller Inventory # 090409
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Seller: Ken's Book Haven, Coopersburg, PA, U.S.A.
Wraps. Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Fair. Ex-library. cover shows edgewear / crack inside hinges. text clean. lightly toned pages at edges. still good readable copy. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0006434
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 4to paperback (209 x 272mm). Pp256. B/w photographs and illustrations. Rather browned and used but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. ".How to bring out the best in the hunter's best friend". Lots of good articles on the history of gundogs, and on American sporting dogs of today and their training. Mostly retrievers and pointers, but includes a section on using beagles for hunting and flushing rabbits. Chapters include: Early man, early dogs; Early breed development; Emergence of modern breeds; Canine body structure; Modern breeds and their uses; A matter of versatility; A look at field trials; Kennelling; Thoughts on yard-breaking (back garden training); A proper start; Introduction to pointing; Field work for pointing breeds; Finishing the pointer - there is no reason for the woods and fields to be full of half-trained dogs; Training the retriever - new thoughts and new signals are needed for this canine pursuit; Training the versatile dog; A matter of philosophy - choose the training method that fits your own personality and that of your dog; when to call the bet - some illnesses you can treat, others require the attention of an expert; A problem of breeding - science searches for cures for hip displasia, but the real problem is heredity; Feeding and nutrition - a lot of expertise goes into keeping your dog on a healthy diet. . Seller Inventory # 44192
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Seller: Harry Righton, Evesham, United Kingdom
Soft Cover. Condition: Good +. covers creased. 256pp. Seller Inventory # 045077
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